James Brown - Hell

Today Marks The 50th Anniversary of James Brown’s 38th Studio Album “Hell” Originally Released on June 28, 1974.

Hell is the 38th studio album by American musician James Brown. The album was released in 1974, by Polydor Records

The album peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Soul Albums chart and at #35 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.

Three songs were released as singles in 1974, "My Thang", "Papa Don't Take No Mess" and "Coldblooded".

"My Thang" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B singles chart and reached #29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Papa Don't Take No Mess" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B singles chart and reached #31 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Coldblooded" reached #99 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Track-listing

1. Coldblooded

2. Hell

3. My Thang

4. Sayin' It and Doin' It

5. Please, Please, Please (Remake)

6. When the Saints Go Marchin' In

7. These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)

8. Stormy Monday

9. A Man Has to Go Back to the Cross Road Before He Finds Himself

10. Sometime

11. I Can't Stand It '76'" (Remake of "I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)")

12. Lost Someone (Remake)

13. Don't Tell a Lie about Me and I Won't Tell the Truth on You

14. Papa Don't Take No Mess

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.